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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.36, 22,284.14 and 4,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.36, 22,284.14 and 4,997.45 is: 7,493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.36 : 22,284.14 = 4,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.36/22,284.14 = 4,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.36x = 22,284.14 × 4,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.36x = 111,363,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,363,739.04/14,861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.51

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